Caesar Or God? Series

R M Edgar says that rendering to Caesar and to God means Caesar has his domain, as the currency shows. He regulates the outward relations of men, their barter, and their citizenship, and by his laws he makes them keep the peace. But beyond this civil sphere, there is the moral and the religious, where God alone is King. Let God get his rights as well as Caesar, and all shall be well.

According to Charles Ryrie Caesar should be given taxes and all rightful political obedience; God should be given worship, obedience, service, and the dedication of one's whole life. (Study Bible).

MacArthur writes "Christians are always required to render to God the things that are God’s. He is the one to whom we belong and whom we serve (Acts 27:23). To Him belong solely our soul’s worship, praise, trust, love, and obedience. (MacArthur New Testament Commentary)

Conclusion:

Go to Jesus without Guile, fulfill the duties of the Government without delay, and worship God wholeheartedly. Whose image do you carry?

Spurgeon writes about the image of Christ in us "I have heard it said that the good sculptor, whenever he sees a suitable block of marble, firmly believes that there is a statue concealed within it and that his business is but to take away the superfluous material, and so unveil the “thing of beauty,” which shall be “a joy forever.” Believer, you are that block of marble; you have been quarried by divine grace and set apart for the Master’s service. “The life of Jesus will be manifested in your bodies that Christ would be formed in you.” (2 Corinthians 4:10) (Ref: preceptaustin).

Conclusion:

How do you approach Jesus? Do you fulfill the govt requirements related to taxes? Does God take first place in your priorities?